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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023:
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THE FINAL PITCH: JULIETTE FOUTZ
Uncommitted 2028 RHP Juliette Foutz recently talked to Extra Inning Softball about Explosion 2010-Kim/Saunders, Marine View Middle School/Huntington Beach High, finishing in 5th place at PGF 12U Premier Nationals, Athletics Mercado-Iwai, being a perfectionist, future college, college softball coach, science, Rachel Garcia, mystery novels, Drake, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “The Sandlot” and volleyball.
THE FINAL PITCH Q&A
Name: Juliette Foutz
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Middle School/Future High School: Marine View Middle School/Huntington Beach High
Club Team: Explosion 2010-Kim/Saunders 14U
Graduation Year: 2028
Height: 5-foot-3
Position: RHP
Nickname: Jules. I received this nickname from my teammates in 8U.
Instagram: @Juliettefoutz
Honors: PGF 10U Premier Nationals runner-up (2021); Colorado Sparkler 3rd place (2023); April’s Finest 1st place (2023); Kraken Invitational 1st (2023); and (So Cal Athletics 2K10-Ki,/Saunders) 5th place at PGF 12U Premier Nationals (2023).
Travel Ball Summer Stats: 259 IP, 76 BBs, 306 Ks, 1.59 ERA and .199 batting average against.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I wanted to compete at a high level and be a part of one of the top programs in the country. Thankfully, my team exceeds those standards. After joining, I formed a great bond with my teammates and coaches who push me to become the best player I can be.
Tell us about your future high school team? I will be a freshman at Huntington Beach High. I am thrilled that I will be able to play with some of the best players in my area and represent my hometown.
Can you tell us about your team’s run to 5th place at the PGF 12U Premier Nationals? My team worked hard and continued to progress all season. Although, it’s not exactly the outcome we wanted, we fought through every game and worked as a team. Overall, we all contributed to our success.
Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? Athletics Mercado-Iwai has been my toughest opponent because they are a great team with very talented players. I always had to be at my best and work with all my pitches. Whenever we played them, it was always a challenge and usually resulted in a close game.
What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? I had to overcome being a perfectionist. I would always be so hard on myself if I didn’t play as good as I knew I could. I learned that I shouldn’t beat myself up, but instead take it as a learning experience.
What are you looking for in a future college? In a future college, I am looking for a Division 1 University that focuses on the importance of a good education along with being an athlete. I’m looking for coaches and teammates that believe in me and can help me reach my full potential.
What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? At the moment, I plan to become a college softball coach one day.
What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? My favorite subject to study is science. I enjoy the experiments and hands-on learning.
Who is your sports hero and why? My sports hero is Rachel Garcia. She was the one who not only Influenced me to start pitching, but also motivated me to keep going. I enjoy watching her play and seeing what high-level pitch sequences look like.
What’s your favorite book to read and why? While I don’t have a favorite, I enjoy reading mystery novels.
What’s the best hype song and why? I like to listen to Drake to get me hyped up for games.
What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? My favorite TV show to binge is “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” I enjoy the plot twists and suspense leading up to each episode.
What’s your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie is “The Sandlot” because it reminds me of my childhood.
Do you have a secret talent/skill? I enjoy doing volleyball in my free time.
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NEWS & NOTES
***NJ Gators 18U Premier released its 2023 fall schedule. …
Our fall schedule is out, so excited to get back on the field. Go Gators🐊 🥎 @Los_Stuff @SBRRetweets @ExtraInningSB @CoastRecruits @TopPreps @tp_softball pic.twitter.com/BbQMcEVWzx
— Emily Zellman (@emilyzellman26) September 4, 2023
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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS
Ava Scott, 2024, MIF/OF, Ohio Hawks National-Joseforsky/Cooper High, KY, UT Martin
I’m excited to announce my commitment to the The University of Tennessee at Martin to continue playing softball. I’m super blessed to receive this opportunity and to get a chance to play with my sister again. Can’t wait! @bdunn6466 @ChelseaEFarmer @UTMSoftball @HawksJoseforsky pic.twitter.com/fimum4zBdq
— Ava Scott (@Avascott010) September 4, 2023
Addi Sutton, 2024, C/UT, Originals-Broughton/Truman High, MO, Park
I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academics and play softball at Park University! Thank you to my family and coaches who have been a big part of my life! I appreciate all your support! Can’t wait to be a pirate! 🏴☠️ @lindsey_dee_dee pic.twitter.com/iYWffZ9XxS
— Addi S (@SuttonAddi) September 4, 2023
Ally Mooneyham, 2024, UT, Bombers Gold-Mooneyham/Crosby High, TX, Nicholls State
Excited to be a Colonel. #swordsup⚔️@mooneyhambomber @Crosby_Softball @Callie_Cam @JackNLucysDad @CoachRonFrost @KatFrakes @nicholls_sb pic.twitter.com/ZTguVNPFdy
— Ally Mooneyham (@AllyMooneyham) July 3, 2023
Maddison Duffel, 2025, MIF/UT, Georgia Impact-Maher/East Coweta High, GA, Georgia Tech
It’s been a long journey and i’m super excited to take this next step. So thankful for @Coach_A_Mo @hunter_bunch10 @_kelseybennett_ @Bolandev3 for giving me this opportunity to play softball at the next level !! #Committed #GoJackets 🐝💛 pic.twitter.com/gucXc4ojK5
— madison duffel (@MadisonDuffel00) September 5, 2023
Maddie Veal, 2024, P/UT, Georgia Impact-Maher/Newman High, GA, Marshall
Go Herd!! 💚🤍 @allisonnrager @mzerkleee @AlyHarrell @sydneyrmckinney @GAImpact_Maher @CougarsNewnan @NewnanSTRENGTH @CoachMonica35 @KlimMichael @carrieg02 pic.twitter.com/bUz8c5Pz4z
— maddie veal (@maddiev58) September 4, 2023
Grace Kelley, 2024, RHP, Georgia Impact-Maher/Glascock County High, GA, Presbyterian College
🩵 @PRESBYSB @GAImpact_Maher pic.twitter.com/uar46HQXzW
— Grace Kelley (@grace_kelley5) August 26, 2023
Victoria Spencer, 2024, 3B, Georgia Impact-Maher/Blessed Trinity High, GA, Morehead State
Can’t wait!!! GO EAGLES🦅@MSUEaglesSB @GAImpact_Maher pic.twitter.com/3OZcnwmTYU
— Victoria Spencer (@vic_spencer06) August 20, 2023
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HSOTD
Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …
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BTITW
Today’s Best Thing In The World is …
Happy 72nd birthday to #MichaelKeaton 🎉
Enjoy this scene from #Batman returns where he kills a dude with dynamite 😂 pic.twitter.com/7FzgTuZI8T
— The Weekly Cut (@weeklycut) September 5, 2023
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